defense attorney

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English

Noun

defense attorney (plural defense attorneys)

  1. (US) A lawyer who represents defendants in legal proceedings.
    1. (US) A lawyer who regularly represents defendants who have insurance and is chosen by the insurance company.
    2. (US) A lawyer who regularly represents criminal defendants.

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